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S26 CFC

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,269 mi
Last recorded90,269 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 CFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 90,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 90,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 89,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 88,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 87,471 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 86,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 85,405 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,994 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,341 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,595 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroding on inside

Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,166 miles

Both rear track control arm bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,516 miles

Both rear track control arm centre bushes showing signs of wear

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,890 miles

Both rear track control arm centre bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 25 Apr 2013 74,885 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear track control arm centre bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,160 miles

Both rear track control arm bushes have slight play and showing signs of wear

Fail 19 Apr 2012 73,158 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear track control arm bushes have slight play and showing signs of wear

Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,558 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,065 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 69,062 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 66,746 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 64,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 62,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 61,169 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 61,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,908 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 60,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 60,894 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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S26 CFC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S26 CFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S26 CFC registered?

S26 CFC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S26 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 CFC shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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